A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Berlo family of Belgium.
Reg. 2346 · Belgian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois fleurs-de-lis de sa.”
BelgiumTournai, c. 1737
Where the Berlo Arms Were Recorded
Tournai
Map of Belgium showing where the Berlo arms are recorded
The Berlo arms were recorded in Tournai, c. 1737.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Berlo arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Berlo Family in Belgium
The family name Berlo is deeply connected to the historical landscape of the Low Countries, with significant roots tracing back to the city of Tournai. By 1737, records confirm that members of the Berlo family were established residents within this ancient city, which served as a vital center for trade and culture near the border of modern-day France and Belgium. The name itself likely originated as a locative surname, meaning it was used to identify people who hailed from the village of Berlo in the province of Liège. As families moved from rural areas to urban hubs like Tournai during the eighteenth century, they often carried their place of origin as a permanent identifier. This transition reflects a broader pattern of migration where individuals sought new economic opportunities in growing cities while maintaining a strong link to their ancestral geography.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Berla
A Germanic element related to the word for bear or bright.
This name
BerloA habitational name derived from the village of Berlo in the province of Liege.
also spelled
Berloo
Berlow
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives de l'État à Tournai, Registres paroissiaux de la ville de Tournai, 1737
Herbillon, Jules and Germain, Jean, Dictionnaire des noms de famille en Belgique romane et dans les régions limitrophes, 1996
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
